Escalators and moving walkways imports in Egypt: data, top suppliers and prices
Imports of escalators and moving walkways by Egypt reached $10.5 million in 2024 (2.3 thousand tonnes). Its share of world imports was 2%. That is 59% less than in 2023. Across 2017-2024 the long-run trend was broadly stable. The peak in this period was 2021, at $32.8 million.
Public statistics, latest complete year (2024). Values in US dollars. Page updated .
Imports by year, 2017-2024
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Year by year
| Year | Value | Quantity |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $10.5M | 2.3K t |
| 2023 | $25.4M | 5.2K t |
| 2022 | $32.7M | 5.4K t |
| 2021 | $32.8M | 3.6K t |
| 2020 | $11.5M | 2.1K t |
| 2019 | $19.8M | 3.1K t |
| 2018 | $7.2M | 1.5K t |
| 2017 | $8.5M | 1.7K t |
Where Egypt imports escalators and moving walkways from
China alone supplied 98% of it.
| Supplier country | Value | Share |
|---|---|---|
| China | $10.2M | 98% |
| Germany | $121K | 1.2% |
| Slovakia | $105K | 1% |
| Italy | $7K | 0.1% |
| Singapore | $3K | 0% |
| Netherlands | $3K | 0% |
| Spain | $1K | 0% |
| India | $1K | 0% |
| Turkey | $0K | 0% |
Average import price per kg
The average declared value was about $4.49 per kg, close to the world average of $5.41.
Declared value divided by weight, all 2024 shipments. Prices per shipment and per company are in EximDataX.
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Source: CEPII BACI (reconciled UN Comtrade data), HS 2017 edition, release 202601, Etalab Open Licence 2.0. Annual values in US dollars at the customs border; quantities in tonnes where reported. HS 8428.40: Escalators and moving walkways.
Common questions
What is the value of escalators and moving walkways imported by Egypt?
Egypt imported escalators and moving walkways worth $10.5 million in 2024, the latest year with complete public data, about 2.3 thousand tonnes. That ranks it 18th of 167 countries worldwide, with 2% of world imports. The value was down 59% on 2023.
Which countries supply escalators and moving walkways to Egypt?
China was the largest supplier with 98% of the value ($10.2 million), followed by Germany (1%) and Slovakia (1%). The top three together account for 100%, out of 9 supplier countries in total.
What is the average import price of escalators and moving walkways per kg?
The average declared import value was about $4.49 per kg in 2024, 17% below the world average of $5.41 per kg. Declared value divided by weight mixes every grade, so read it as a benchmark rather than a quote.
How have imports of escalators and moving walkways to Egypt changed since 2017?
Imports went from $8.5 million in 2017 to $10.5 million in 2024, an increase of 23%. The peak was 2021 at $32.8 million. Over 8 years the average was $18.6 million a year.
What is the HS code for escalators and moving walkways?
The HS code for escalators and moving walkways is subheading 8428.40. It sits in HS chapter 84 (machinery and mechanical appliances, boilers, nuclear reactors; parts thereof). The full list of codes and descriptions is on the HS 8428 page.
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